What sort of problems could it cause?
2006-10-08 16:09:55 · 22 answers · asked by Kylee 1 in Health ➔ Dental
thumb sucking can cause many dental problems, buck teeth,and yes tooth decay. the fingers and hands are very nasty and germs that are on your hands will get in your mouth when you suck your thumb. which in turn can cause you to get sick.
2006-10-08 16:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by mschrissy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i sucked my thumb as a kid, i quit in either 3rd or 4th grade, i cant remember. Anyways, It wont promote tooth decay unless your kid has sugar coated thumbs, its just saliva. I did have "buck teeth" although mine stayed in my mouth. ; ) It definately causes cosmetic problems with the mouth and teeth. I only sucked my thumb at night, but if your kid sucks their thumb 24/7, it could be a MAJOR problem. Plan on your child getting braces in junior high. DO NOT let your kid get braces before they are teenagers. It is a waste of money and a lot of pain for your child. Any orthodontist will tell you they should get them now, and get a full set later, honestly its bull sh*t. I had mine a little over 2 years and have beautiful teeth now. (i got them on in 8th grade and off in 10th.) Your child WILL quit on their own, once they realize its not "ok" as they grow up, they will stop. You can not make them quit by bribing, they will only start again once they get the "prize" (ive seen this happen a few times).
2006-10-08 16:25:35 · answer #2 · answered by isk8 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it promotes tooth decay, but thumb sucking can shift teeth and lead to dental problems that need to be fixed with braces. And it's a hard habit to break for kids, and i suppose some adults as well.
2006-10-08 16:12:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kiah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thumb sucking is a bad habit! It will cause you to have very crooked teeth. You will eventually loose your teeth at an earlier age than most people. You'll be walking around at the age of 25 with false teeth. It would be like sucking on a bottle. It causes too many dental health problems! I would break that bad habit A.S.A.P!
Especially if you want a beautiful smile!
2006-10-08 16:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by hahnleticia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tooth decay No, however from personal experience (i sucked my thumb until i was 8 years old) all it can do is make your teeth not grow in right, mine we sort of buck tooth and kinda poked outwards, but once i decided to stop they naturally grew back into place. But thats not the outcome for everyone.
2006-10-08 16:13:24 · answer #5 · answered by mbsparks11@verizon.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Causes Bucked Teeth.
2006-10-08 16:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by Scotty W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily. i was a thumb sucker til i was about 5 or 6, and now at the age of 39, i have only ever had 2 cavities in my whole life, and my teeth are strong. i also, do not have crooked or buck teeth or a misshapen mouth or teeth, and it doesn't promote cancer either, nor does it mean you will lose all your teeth by 25!
2006-10-08 17:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by fan_of_the_dolphins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 04:07:42 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, causes of tooth decay is food, sweets like candy...thumb sucking is bad coz it causes the deformity of the teeth.....
2006-10-08 16:16:45 · answer #9 · answered by Adele 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can cause teeth to come in at weird angles. Plus, it's a terrible habit. Might as well let the kid suck a pacifier until he's 10.
2006-10-08 16:13:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋